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2024 High Plains volleyball: (front left to right) Allie Howell, Courtney Carlstrom, Rylee Ackerson, Emma Brown; (second row) Peyton Hofmann, Dakota Gress, Gahvi Lesiak, Kenslei Carlson, and Rylee Hofmann; (third row) Bailey Gress, Jacey Dubas, Tessa Morris, Kinley Spurling, HallieJo Urkoski and Madi Zerr. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

2024 High Plains volleyball: (front left to right) Allie Howell, Courtney Carlstrom, Rylee Ackerson, Emma Brown; (second row) Peyton Hofmann, Dakota Gress, Gahvi Lesiak, Kenslei Carlson, and Rylee Hofmann; (third row) Bailey Gress, Jacey Dubas, Tessa Morris, Kinley Spurling, HallieJo Urkoski and Madi Zerr. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Storm Volleyball Aims High

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
POLK - Coach Jenna Mattox is back for her second year coaching volleyball at High Plains. She is fortunate to have five returning starters and an experienced senior.
2024 Slammers (front left to right): Kaleena Nuttelman, Lindee Kelley, Savanna Boden, Charisa Boden, Libby Rutherford, (second row) Mady Berggren, Kcin Confer, Adrienne Waller, Shyenne Krol, (third row) Ashtyn Quast, Halle Gabel, Emory Eberhardt, Jazlyn Ramirez-Catlan, Brylie Naber, (fourth row) Kaiylen Baloun (st. mgr.), Olive Peterson, MaCadden Turner, Misty Noble, Dulce Ramirez-Catlan, (fifth row) Coaches Macy Jones, Johanna Nielsen, Mallory Kumpf, Carrie Swanson. PCN photo.

2024 Slammers (front left to right): Kaleena Nuttelman, Lindee Kelley, Savanna Boden, Charisa Boden, Libby Rutherford, (second row) Mady Berggren, Kcin Confer, Adrienne Waller, Shyenne Krol, (third row) Ashtyn Quast, Halle Gabel, Emory Eberhardt, Jazlyn Ramirez-Catlan, Brylie Naber, (fourth row) Kaiylen Baloun (st. mgr.), Olive Peterson, MaCadden Turner, Misty Noble, Dulce Ramirez-Catlan, (fifth row) Coaches Macy Jones, Johanna Nielsen, Mallory Kumpf, Carrie Swanson. PCN photo.

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Slammers Return Talent & Move Up to Class B

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
STROMSBURG – Changes abound for the Polk County Slammers softball team, with a move up to the Class B division and a new battery on tap, but a host of returning standouts give co-head coaches Johanna Nielsen and Macy Jones a lot of offensive punch this fall.
Above: High Plains installed a video board in their gym after much research and discussion. Sponsors are requested. Photo provided.

Above: High Plains installed a video board in their gym after much research and discussion. Sponsors are requested. Photo provided.

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HIGH PLAINS VIDEO BOARD INSTALLED

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
High Plains recently installed a new video board in their gym. Activities Director Greg Wood said the video board was a “dream of Cameron Hudson and Brian Tonniges. Cameron had put in a lot of the leg work previously. When Cameron’s dad passed away, it got put back on the back burner.
Courtney Sunday

Courtney Sunday

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Summer Slammers Veteran Farewell Tour Going Strong

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
BROKEN BOW – Justin Sunday may not miss the late-night weekend return trips once the 2024 summer softball season ends in two weeks. But thinking about his team’s recent success – along with the privilege of coaching his kids – caused a poignant pause as he considered the long but successful journey.
Kale Gustafson runs it in for a touchdown for the East team at the Sertoma 8-man all star game. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Kale Gustafson runs it in for a touchdown for the East team at the Sertoma 8-man all star game. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Sertoma 8-Man All Star Game Features 4 Local Players

News Staff
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
HASTINGS - Four seniors were selected to play in the Sertoma 8-man all star football game held Saturday evening in Hastings.
The summer Polk County Slammers won districts by winning four games over the weekend and qualify for state! They won Class C District 5 for 18 and under. Currently they are 12-3 and play at Twin River on Tuesday the 18th, followed by a home game on Wednesday the 19th. State will be in Hastings at the softball complex on July 5-7. Photo provided.

The summer Polk County Slammers won districts by winning four games over the weekend and qualify for state! They won Class C District 5 for 18 and under. Currently they are 12-3 and play at Twin River on Tuesday the 18th, followed by a home game on Wednesday the 19th. State will be in Hastings at the softball complex on July 5-7. Photo provided.

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Slammers Win Districts

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024

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Three Golds, Two Bronze and HPC Boys 7th as Team

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
OMAHA–After two hot windy days in Omaha, the 32 athletes who competed at state completed their events and 16 medals were brought home.After an exciting tie breaker jump off against Mariah Tessman of Heartland, Janna Roberts cleared 10’9” for a new school record and gold medal in pole vault.
Above: Gavin Morris (HPC) celebrates his fourth gold medal after the 4x400m relay. Teammate Gage Friesen celebrates just behind and to the right. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Gavin Morris (HPC) celebrates his fourth gold medal after the 4x400m relay. Teammate Gage Friesen celebrates just behind and to the right. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Class D Districts

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
OSCEOLA – Eleven teams competed in Osceola at D-2 districts Wednesday. Individually top two spots are guaranteed to go to state, and one relay. Additional spots were filled based on time/ distance.Polk County had 19 individuals qualify for state track.
Osceola Girls Track

Osceola Girls Track

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TWO TEAMS WIN DISTRICT TRACK

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
OSCEOLA & UTICA - Class D District two track was held on Wednesday in Osceola. Nineteen Polk County competitors qualified for state in Omaha in 34 events. Champions were crowned with Osceola girls repeating as district champ, and High Plains boys winning the district title.